Plymouth Horizon 1979

Model Horizon made in 1979 by Plymouth got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and wheels.

Horizon year 1979

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1979

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
80V136000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 11/01/1977 to 08/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	425000	12/18/1980	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/15/1980	12/09/1980
Defect Summary	The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. this would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; alternator, generator.consequences of defect: with continued operation, the vehicle would becomedisabled and subject to an accident on the road.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
80V139000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1978 to 11/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	355000	12/18/1980	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/21/1980	12/09/1980
Defect Summary	The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. when subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line hose.consequences of defect: a cracked hose would lead to fuel leakage in the enginearea which could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
78V266000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 12/01/1978 to 12/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	22	12/13/1978	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	12/20/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. as a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a road wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; nuts.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could lead to separation ofa wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21-15-80	06/01/1980		48458	Unknown	11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
05/10/1996		0
	Hatchback latch failure, causing baby to be ejected from vehicle. (attorney for client)*sd